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Veendam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Veendam

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 28, 2006

Ship: Veendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The overall 'feel' on the Veendam was relaxed, spacious, and easy. We were initially concerned about the smaller ship size (1258) but nothing was crowded, there were abundant activities, you never fought for a deck chair, and the public areas were very well appointed. We were particularly impressed with the Explorations Cafe - extensive library, music listening area, internet access, game tables, DVD checkout, and coffee bar. The recent upgrade of the ship made this area one of our favorites.

Ports of call

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5
Belize is a little scary! I don't think I would have ventured off ship (other than the shopping area adjacent to the ship) if we hadn't scheduled a tour. We did the Canopy Tour and it was the most adventurous thing I had ever done. It was fantastic and I would recommend it wholeheartedly. I would have stayed and done it again and again if they had let me.
Don't Miss: Canopy Tour

Key West, Florida

3 out of 5
Had a great day people watching in Key West. It was the last day of Fantasy Fest so there was alot to be seen. Took the train tour of the island--fun and informative.

Key West, Florida

3 out of 5
Had a great day people watching in Key West. It was the last day of Fantasy Fest so there was alot to be seen. Took the train tour of the island--fun and informative.

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

5 out of 5
We did an independent boat tour up the Rio Dulce. Beautiful, primitive, pristine!

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5
Belize is a little scary! I don't think I would have ventured off ship (other than the shopping area adjacent to the ship) if we hadn't scheduled a tour. We did the Canopy Tour and it was the most adventurous thing I had ever done. It was fantastic and I would recommend it wholeheartedly. I would have stayed and done it again and again if they had let me.
Don't Miss: Canopy Tour

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
The weather did not cooperate on our Costa Maya day. We didn't have a tour scheduled--though even if we did most were cancelled due to rain storms. We had planned a beach day, but ended up shopping and having lunch in the "village" at the port.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
The weather did not cooperate on our Costa Maya day. We didn't have a tour scheduled--though even if we did most were cancelled due to rain storms. We had planned a beach day, but ended up shopping and having lunch in the "village" at the port.

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

5 out of 5
We did an independent boat tour up the Rio Dulce. Beautiful, primitive, pristine!

Pros: Crew. Food. Fellow passangers. Ports.

Cons: Smokers. Embarkation.

Recommends Veendam? Yes!

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